Michael Olivier Talking Wine, Oldenburg Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2016, my YouTube Video…

Oldenburg Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2016

Oldenburg Vineyards is in the Banghoek Valley in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation. Cooler than the Stellenbosch on the Western side of the Simonsberg and nestled amongst some of the most beautiful mountains in the Winelands.

Nic van Aarde, Oldenburg Winemaker

Here Nic van Aarde, the Estate’s Award Winning Winemaker, makes a sublime expression of the Cabernet Franc grape, the parent of Cabernet Sauvignon as a result of a vineyard crossing a couple of centuries ago.

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Cabernet Franc, a major grape of Bordeaux, parent of Cabernet Sauvignon

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fav-57 As a young aspiring chef, Michael laid a solid foundation for his career at the Cordon Bleu Cooking School in London. Over the next 30 years he had a series of high profile hospitality management posts, was the Public Relations Manager for Boschendal and ran three successful restaurants in the Cape, one of which, Parks, featured in the national top 10 restaurants.

Michael is a family man, author and broadcaster.
A lifetime devoted to the promotion and appreciation of the South African wine and food industry has earned him many accolades, including the Lannice Snyman Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2013 Eat Out Awards.

Michael continues to be prolific, informative and entertaining on his wine and food website, michaelolivier.co.za